A PRE-SCHOOL group is extending its opening hours to cater for an increased demand for its services.

Mellor Pre-School was set up because none of the three village schools in the area had nursery provision.

A survey carried out last summer, however, revealed that the three days the pre-school was open was not enough for the families in the village.

So from this month, the group, based in Mellor Village Hall, Mellor Lane, is opening from 9.15am to noon every weekday for children aged two to five.

The move is in support of a government initiative to try to keep village services alive and so keep village communities together.

An open morning will be held tomorrow for anyone who would like to know more about the service offered.

Information is also available by telephoning joint pre-school leader Beryl Nugent on 01254 812056.

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